History Boys - The Boys Flashcards
Posner initially questions Irwin’s technique, but in the exam
There was a question on the Holocaust. I played it down.
Most famous thing he says. Supposed to be funny.
I’m a Jew.
I’m small.
I’m homosexual. And I live in Sheffield.
I’m fucked.
How does Hector describe Dakin in a sexual way?
Good-looking boy
Why doesn’t Posner ride in Hectors motorbike? He doesn’t…
Fit the bill
Scripps accuses Irwin of thinking that the Holocaust is…
Just another topic on which we may get a question
What does Irwin think of Dakin, and his intelligence?
I always have the impression he knows more than I do
What does Irwin think of Dakin compared to the other boys? He is….
The canniest
What role does Scripps have?
Scripps breaks the fourth wall and is the impromptu narrator
What does Timms do with his life?
A chain of dry cleaners and takes drugs at the weekend
How does the Headmaster describe Rudge?
“Oddity”, “No hope”
This could show that Irwin’s technique was successful for Dakin
Highly paid
Posner talking about having gay feelings
Yes, it’s only a phase.
Who says I want it to pass?
But the pain. The pain.
This shows that Dakin is materialistic
I like money. It’s fun
Posner is initially presented as the…
Dictionary person
Posner was Hectors only student that really took what Hector said to heart
The words of Hector never forgotten
